Executive Director, Office of Communications

Jessica McBride, PhD

Dr. Jessica McBride is the Executive Director of the Office of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. She is responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to highlight the College's unique research strengths, outstanding academic offerings, and extensive community impact. An alum, Jessica earned her Ph.D. from UConn in 2017.


Author Archive

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Finding Career Connections and Community

“I love animals and putting smiles on owners’ faces because their pet, a part of their family, is OK.”

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UConn’s CVMDL Identifies Asian Longhorned Tick Presence in CT

This finding adds to the limited information on the Asian longhorned tick's presence in our state and pathogens it might carry

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CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2023

This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community

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From Public Health to Platform and Marketing for Startups – Sumia Shaikh’s Unconventional Path to Venture Capital

Shaikh is using her knowledge of public health to advance health innovation and equity in entrepreneurship

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UConn Study Finds Squeeze from Labor Shortage Tightens on Connecticut Farmers

With unemployment rates at record lows, workforce development programs could help increase the talent pipeline for Connecticut's agriculture industry

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Jonathan Schmitt Expands Nutritional Science Knowledge at PURIS

An internship with a plant-based food company allows UConn students to sharpen skills in nutrition and business

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Abigail Wilber: Moving UConn Extension Marketing Forward

“I’m glad I had the chance to develop these skills in this type of role and in an area [agriculture] I love."

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Ask UConn Extension: What Do Food Labels Really Tell Us?

Sell by, use by, best by -- Oh my! UConn Extension demystifies what all those food label dates really mean

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Karina Cangas: Using Economic Analysis to Support Local Food Procurement

Studying the economics of local food procurement has given Karina Cangas a taste for the future

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Ask UConn Extension: Tips to Keep Kids Active and Learning this Summer

School may be out, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop. Check out some tips to keep your kids engaged from UConn 4-H